Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the Acute Diabetes Team at a leading NHS foundation. The role involves assessing and developing care programmes, managing an insulin pump service, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide expert diabetes care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse
• Registered and practicing within NHS framework
• Education in diabetes management and non-medical prescribing

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop diabetes insulin pump service
• Develop management plans for patients with complex diabetes issues
• Work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

This will be a permanent role within the Acute Diabetes Team for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to assess, develop and implement programmes of care providing highly specialised advice on specialist diabetes care.

Practise in compliance with your respective code of professional conduct and within your scope of practice. Being responsible and accountable for decisions, actions, and omissions at this level of practice.

The post holder will work in line with The TREND Integrated Care and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing to Senior Practitioner or Expert Nurse level.

Liaise with non-specialist teams in the development of management plans for patients with complex diabetes related problems including recurring hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia fear or unawareness, renal disease, partial sight, diabetic foot disease, preconception planning and pregnancy.

Provide the diabetes service within predominantly the outpatient setting within speciality areas.

Main duties of the job

*Manage and further develop diabetes insulin pump service

*Non-medical prescriber practicing within the Prescribing Competency Framework.

*Line management and mentor Band 6 DSNs

*Support strategic development and operational delivery of care

*Works independently and as part of MDT within inpatient and outpatient settings.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full details of the Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Manage and further develop diabetes insulin pump service
• *Non-medical prescriber practicing within the Prescribing Competency Framework.
• *Line management and mentor Band 6 DSNs
• *Support strategic development and operational delivery of care
• *Works independently and as part of MDT within inpatient and outpatient settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.